American Founding Father, biographical musical subject
A federal judge has ruled that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center’s name. The center must remove Trump references from official materials and signage by June 12, while renovations and potential future actions are paused. Ongoing disputes involve lawsuits and board actions tied to the President’s name and leadership at the venue.
HBO host Bill Maher has sparked renewed debate about the Kennedy Center row surrounding Donald Trump, after commenting on the Center’s status and the political climate. He has criticized Trump’s influence and defended the Center’s programming, while Democrats and Republicans clash over cancelations and art’s role in politics.
PEN/Faulkner winner and author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe has died in El Paso after a long illness. His work spanning YA and adult fiction celebrated Latinx voices and faced censorship. Lin-Manuel Miranda has paid tribute.